St. Petersburg Pier closing.

The St. Petersburg Pier, built in 1973, will be closing May 31, 2013. The pier is a popular landmark for visitors as well as locals. The Army Corps of Engineering is still reviewing the City Of St Petersburg's application requesting a permit to demolish the Pier. (Tom Benitez/Orlando Sentinel)

The St. Petersburg Pier, built in 1973, will be closing May 31, 2013. The pier is a popular landmark for visitors as well as locals. The Army Corps of Engineering is still reviewing the City Of St Petersburg's application requesting a permit to demolish the Pier. (Tom Benitez/Orlando Sentinel) (Tom Benitez / Orlando Sentinel)

The St. Petersburg Pier, built in 1973, will be closing May 31, 2013. The pier is a popular landmark for visitors as well as locals. The Army Corps of Engineering is still reviewing the City Of St Petersburg's application requesting a permit to demolish the Pier. (Tom Benitez/Orlando Sentinel)Tom Benitez / Orlando Sentinel